Could You Survive in a Tudor and Stuart Royal Court?

Описание: If you were born into the gentry in the 16th and 17th century, at a very early age you’d be taught how to become a ‘gentleman’ - it’s in the name. But what exactly would you learn?

Luke Tomes follows in the footsteps of the young men on their ‘grand tour’ of Europe, an educational rite of passage, in which the art of duelling and dancing were very much central to the programme. Challenging Kate Lister to a fencing bout before taking part in a 17th century dance-off, Luke finds out if his gentlemanly skills are up to scratch...

'Royal Favourites' comes to History Hit TV on 27 March 2025.

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Fighting Fit Fencing: https://fightingfitfencing.com/
Hoare Memorial Hall: https://churchhouseconf.co.uk/rooms/h...



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00:00 Introduction
01:26 The 'Grand Tour'
02:36 Duelling
04:35 History of Fencing
07:09 Fencing Drills
09:31 Rules of Foil Fencing
10:44 Fencing Duel: Kate Vs Luke
14:23 Dancing in Tudor and Stuart Courts
16:02 1600s Dress
18:11 Entertainment in 17th Century
19:23 'Masque' Dance
22:30 Renaissance Dance (Galliard) Steps
26:38 1600s Dance off
29:26 Watch 'Royal Favourites' on History Hit TV